Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to patients. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
While the treatment mainstays for lowering and/or maintaining a target IOP are achieved with surgery, laser, or pharmaceuticals, patients often ask what else they can do. Several physicians spoke to EyeWorld about lifestyle changes that they recommend as an addition to traditional glaucoma therapies.
The second Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit will take place October 3–5 in Chicago, Illinois, giving a new set of surgeon-implementor teams the opportunity to gain insights and resources to enhance their advanced-technology IOL practice.
Three cornea specialists and one oculoplastics specialist agreed that, in some cases, closing the eyelid with either a permanent or temporary tarsorrhaphy is among the best treatments for corneal healing; the procedure is, in many ways, “the cornea’s best friend.”
EyeWorld connected with Roger Zaldivar, MD, MSc, MBA, to speak about the topic of patient-reported outcome measures in general, as well as a relatively new digital health ecosystem he’s created to provide real-world, big data insights on patient experiences with different IOLs and refractive procedures.
Patients who opt for an advanced-technology IOL tend to have higher expectations for their postop vision, and as such, most surgeons proficient with these lenses are prepared to provide enhancements. So while some level of enhancements are expected, what is an “acceptable” rate? Two surgeons discussed the topic.
In his introduction to the “Interventional glaucoma” bonus issue of EyeWorld, Chief Medical Editor Sumit “Sam” Garg, MD, shared some of his personal experiences in this space and what topics readers can expect to learn more about.
Two glaucoma specialists spoke with EyeWorld about the current role of SLT, as well as products in development and further research in the glaucoma laser space.
In treating glaucoma, educating the patient about their disease is a crucial step. In addition to finding an appropriate treatment plan, it’s important for the patient to understand the nature of their disease. Two specialists discussed how they help patients understand glaucoma and how testing and treatments options play in.
Prioritizing patient counseling is essential for ophthalmic private practices to thrive in today's competitive market. By investing in a dedicated patient counselor or refractive coordinator, practices can ensure that potential patients receive the necessary information and support to make informed decisions about their eyecare.
With great opportunity in the world of IOLs also comes a challenge: how to discuss these options efficiently in a targeted manner without overwhelming or causing confusion for the patient. EyeWorld spoke with three members of its Cataract Editorial Board to learn how they manage this discussion.